Genesis Learning Center @ Cloverleaf

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The central registry for Staff #1 was requested one day after the start of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

“On the toddler playground, the mulch surrounding the slide measured approximately 2 to 3 inches and the area required a minimum depth of 6 inches. On the preschool playground, the mulch surrounding the play equipment measured between 2-4 inches. The equipment required a minimum depth of six inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Repeat violation

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Areas of chipped and peeling paint were observed on the preschool cubbies and school age classroom windowsills. In the two year old classroom, two red chairs were observed with torn fabric which exposed the foam interior.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A bottle of bleach-water sanitizing spray was unlocked on a shelf in the toddler classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of video, documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection.

“Evidence: 1. Video footage was reviewed from 5/7/2024. In the video, child #1 (age 4) and child #2 (age 4) were observed sitting behind a shelf in the classroom. For approximately two minutes, the children took turns exposing and inappropriately touching each other with their hands and mouths. In the video, staff #1 is observed sitting in a chair and looking at her phone during the incident. This exchange took place five times before staff #1 (date of employment: 1/30/2023) intervened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on review of video, documentation, and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were within actual sight and sound supervision of staff as required.

“Evidence: 1. On May 7, 2024, two children (aged 4) inappropriately touched each other for approximately two minutes while positioned behind a shelf and out of staff #1’s full sight. In the video, staff #1 is observed sitting in a chair and looking at her phone during the incident. 2. In an interview, staff #1 acknowledged that she was using her phone and did not have full visibility of the two children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. Chipped and peeling paint was observed in the infant, toddler and two year old classrooms. In the preschool classroom (ages three-five) two red chairs were observed with torn fabric that exposed the interior foam cushioning. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers as required.

“Evidence: 1. In the two year old classroom, two uncovered electrical outlets were observed. 2. The program leader in the classroom acknowledged that the outlets were uncovered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat that the protective belt was fastened securely as required.

“Evidence: 1. An infant was observed sleeping in an infant bouncer seat. The seat contained a protective belt that was not fastened. 2. The program leader acknowledged that the child’s safety belt was not fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one staff annually completed the department’s health and safety update course as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 8/13/2013) did not include a 2022 or 2023 annual health and safety update certificate of completion. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the certificates were not in the record on 11/2/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed a repeat fingerprint background check every five years as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 8/13/2013) contained a fingerprint background check dated 8/3/2018. 2. Administration acknowledged that the repeat fingerprint background check had not been completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on a review of 5 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to request the results of a sex offender registry check and child abuse and neglect registry check or equivalent registry within the required time frame from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years for 1 staff member.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.